A group of politicians allied to President William Ruto in the Mount Kenya region, led by Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, have announced plans to hold a protest outside retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's home in Kiambu. They claim that the protest is intended to protest Uhuru's recent political moves, which they believe are aimed at taking control of the Jubilee Party.
According to Moses Kuria, the protest could take place as early as the coming week, and will be held outside the Kenyatta family homestead in Ichaweri village in Gatundu South, Kiambu. He also launched a series of insults against the former President, which were deemed inappropriate for publication by the Nation.
The announcement of the planned protest has generated controversy, with some political leaders and analysts questioning its motives and possible implications. Some argue that it could worsen the already tense political situation in the country, which has been marked by divisions, violence and unrest.
Critics of the protest argue that it is politically motivated and aimed at advancing the interests of President Ruto. They claim that Ruto's allies in the Mount Kenya region are afraid of losing their political influence and are using the protest as a means of gaining public sympathy and support.
In addition, some political analysts have pointed out that the protest could have negative implications for the Jubilee Party, which has been struggling to maintain unity and cohesion in the face of internal divisions and external challenges. They argue that the protest could further deepen the rifts within the party and erode its support base, especially in the Mount Kenya region.
They argue that the protest is a way of showing Uhuru and his allies that the people of the region are not happy with their actions and that they will not be intimidated or silenced. They also claim that the protest is aimed at highlighting the issues affecting the region, such as unemployment, poverty, insecurity and poor infrastructure.
In conclusion, the planned protest outside Uhuru Kenyatta's home in Kiambu has generated controversy and divided opinions among political leaders and analysts. While some see it as a legitimate expression of dissent and a constitutional right of citizens to protest, others view it as politically motivated and aimed at advancing the interests of President Ruto. Whatever the motives and implications of the protest, it is clear that the political situation in Kenya remains tense and uncertain.